Courtney Baltiyskyy

Courtney Baltiyskyy (she/her) is an advocate for and with children, youth, and their families. She has over 15 years of experience in child and youth program development and is now the Vice President of Policy and Advocacy with the YMCA of San Diego County. Baltiyskyy helps strategize for social impact, focusing on multiple policy issues including child care, expanded learning programs, youth homelessness, and mental and behavioral health. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Whittier College and a Master of Public Administration from San Diego State University. She served in the Peace Corps in Ukraine and still works to support communities there. She is also the founder and facilitates the Children First Collective San Diego. Connection to nature through gardening and exploring the outdoors with her two young kiddos bring her joy.